(2-Methoxyethoxymethyl)triethylammonium chloride

The (2-Methoxyethoxymethyl)triethylammonium chloride, with the CAS registry number 60043-43-8, is also known as Ethanaminium, N,N-diethyl-N-[(2-methoxyethoxy)methyl]-, chloride (1:1). It belongs to the product categories of Ammonium Chlorides (Quaternary); Protection & Derivatization Reagents (for Synthesis); Quaternary Ammonium Compounds and Synthetic Organic Chemistry. This chemical's molecular formula is C₁₀H₂₄ClNO₂ and molecular weight is 225.76. What's more, its systematic name is called N,N-Diethyl-N-[(2-methoxyethoxy)methyl]ethanaminium chloride. 

Physical properties about (2-Methoxyethoxymethyl)triethylammonium chloride are: (1) #H bond acceptors: 3; (2) #H bond donors: 0; (3) #Freely Rotating Bonds: 8; (4) Polar Surface Area: 18.46 Å²; (5) Melting Point: 64 °C.

Preparation of (2-Methoxyethoxymethyl)triethylammonium chloride: this chemical is prepared by reaction of 1-Chloromethoxy-2-methoxy-ethane.

This reaction needs reagent Diethyl ether and the yield is 75 %.

Uses of (2-Methoxyethoxymethyl)triethylammonium chloride: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 6-Methoxy-4-(2-methoxy-ethoxymethoxy)-3,5-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester.

The reaction occurs with reagent Acetonitrile and other condition of heating for 12 hours. The yield is 81 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. And in case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: [Cl-].COCCOC[N+](CC)(CC)CC
(2) InChI: InChI=1/C10H24NO2.ClH/c1-5-11(6-2,7-3)10-13-9-8-12-4;/h5-10H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
(3) InChIKey: SOEVDEHHMZNQOW-REWHXWOFAJ